Holophysis emblemella
(Clemens, 1860)
Holophysis emblemella is a small in the Gelechiidae, described by James Brackenridge Clemens in 1860. It occurs across eastern and central North America, with records spanning from New York south to Florida and west to Wisconsin. The species is one of approximately 221 observations documented on iNaturalist, indicating it is encountered with moderate frequency by observers. As with many gelechiid moths, detailed information remains limited.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Holophysis emblemella: /hɒlɒˈfɪsɪs ɛmbləˈmɛlə/
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Distribution
Eastern and central United States. Documented from New York, Pennsylvania, Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolina, Florida, Georgia (implied by range), Alabama, Mississippi, Tennessee, Kentucky, Ohio, Illinois, and Wisconsin. GBIF records also indicate presence in Canada.
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Taxonomic history
Originally described by James Brackenridge Clemens in 1860, a 19th-century American entomologist who contributed significantly to the description of North American microlepidoptera.
Observation frequency
221 iNaturalist observations suggest the is moderately well-documented by citizen scientists, though this may reflect both actual abundance and observer effort in its range.